| POLICIES & RECOMMENDATIONS |
| Requirements |
| Students must bring and wear their own US Coast Guard approved life jackets at all times when on the water during classes. All students must also be able to swim 50 yards with a life jacket on. Footwear which is water compatible such as aqua socks, tie-on footwear, or similar wear is required to prevent slipping. |
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| Recommended Book for Beginning Sailors |
SAILING FOR KIDS by Gary & Steve Kibble, Furnhurst Books.
(See links page for retailers)
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| Lunches |
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Students whose class includes a lunch break should bring a sack lunch which may be kept in the refrigerator at the OYCSS. There will be a microwave available for cooking or heating food. |
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| Initial Class Placement |
This will be determined by age and experience. Progression will allow movement to more experienced course levels as ability is demonstrated.
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| Non-Sailing Day Policy |
| We will make every effort to sail whenever possible. When the weather makes sailing impossible, time will be concentrated on the didactic course studies, problem solving, rule review, instruction videos, and occasional sailing related recreational videos. |
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| Scholarships |
There are several scholarship X-Boats that may be assigned to students without boats. There are also scholarship positions for students that may be extended to those families who apply and meet the Scholarship Committees requirements. Please contact a member of the Junior Sailing Committee for additional information. (See contacts page)
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| Recreation |
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The lunch time period will afford an opportunity for the development of further friendship while playing volleyball, rugby, or other group games. |
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| X-Boat Safety |
| All X-Boat sailors must sail with their sail panels during all lessons. |
South Manhattan Beach • P.O. Box 544
Milford, Iowa 51351 • 1-712-337-0121
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